Nats release Jeffress for unspecified ‘personnel reasons’

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jeremy Jeffress was released by the Washington Nationals on Sunday for what general manager Mike Rizzo called unspecified “personnel...

Cubs reliever Pedro Strop violates baseball’s COVID-19 rules

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MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop is away from the team after he violated baseball's COVID-19 protocols. ...

Pirates acquire RHP Underwood in trade with Cubs

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BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. ...

Big smile, swing: Indians slugger Reyes eyes consistent ’21

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CLEVELAND — Early in training camp, Indians slugger Franmil Reyes overheard one of the team's clubhouse attendants who was cleaning baseballs comment that they...

Yanks’ Germán pitches 2 innings in 1st game since suspension

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TAMPA, Fla. — Domingo Germán pitched two scoreless innings for the New York Yankees in his spring training debut Friday, a week after publicly...

Top picks Torkelson, Mize at the center of Detroit’s rebuild

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DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson's spring training began with an early setback when he cut his finger. ...

A’s third baseman Matt Chapman thrilled to be back on field

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Matt Chapman lunged to his right for a diving stop on a sharp grounder by Kurt Suzuki, leapt to his feet...

Mariners hope to have unearthed pitching gem in Chris Flexen

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This past offseason was not going to be the time the Seattle Mariners made a bevy of high-priced moves in free agency. Not with...

Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic sidelined by knee strain

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PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee. ...

Veteran lefty Jose Alvarez, Giants reach $1.15M, 1-year deal

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarez signed a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. ...